The Time Lord's smile faded and he lowered his gaze. He knew of loss. He had lost his entire world and everyone on it to a cruel and tyrannical man. He had watched other planets fall to SLA Industries, entire races wiped from the universe. Yes, he understood entirely. But he also knew that everyone had to keep going, live their lives, even if it did mean living with pain. It was part of living. To feel everything that life gave.
"I understand" Tempus eventually replied. "We all carry a burden... it's how we carry it that matters most"